Tales to Inspire is a social enterprise, based in Bolton, working across the UK. We believe that disconnection and lack of empathy in our communities are holding us back from tackling some of our biggest societal challenges.

So Tales to Inspire was set up in 2019 to bring people together to share the power of their lived experiences to create individual, community and systemic change. In a world that often feels divided and disconnected, we unite people through the one thing we all share, our stories.

We are living in an age where we have never been more digitally connected, yet never more emotionally divided. Despite the tools at our fingertips, many people remain isolated from the lives and experiences of those beyond their immediate networks. We are witnessing not just a gap in communication, but a deeper lack of empathy and understanding within our communities. This is reflected in the fractured and unequal society we see around us every day.

Too many people feel unseen, unheard and unsupported, especially those from
underrepresented communities. Tales to Inspire creates spaces where connection can grow, where stories lead to inspiration, and where people are empowered to drive meaningful change. We exist to make sure that policy and practice should be informed by people’s real lived experiences.